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U.S. allows some H-1B visa seekers to re-submit their applications
WASHINGTON (TIP): Some foreign guest workers in the U.S. will be able to re-submit their applications for the H1-B visa, the most sought-after non-immigrant visa among Indian IT professionals, if their petition was solely rejected […]
Comments
Engage Iran: On U.S. blocking Iran-linked websites
Blocking of Iran-linked websites does little for efforts to revive n-deal and reverse sanctions The U.S.’s decision to block dozens of Iran-linked websites at a time when both countries are trying to revive the nuclear […]
Editorials
Restore J&K statehood
Will refurbish democratic credentials of Indian State The two-year-long hiatus, the sad interregnum in democracy in Jammu and Kashmir, seems to be getting over finally, with the People’s Alliance for the Gupkar Declaration (PAGD), the […]
Perspective
The Kashmir Outreach and the Afghan Storm
Indian Government’s J&K moves may be part of a more complex regional game involving India’s security interests The Government’s repeated assertion that its August 5 decision on J&K was an “internal one” has also been […]
As I See It
Biden resets ties with allies to check China
“The US and Europe have fundamental contradictions with regard to China and Russia. While the US faces an immediate threat from China, many European countries have extensive economic ties with China and no security concerns. […]
Editorials
A Long Tale of Failures: Modi Government has Lost Sense of Direction
The callous, insensitive and prejudiced Modi government has made a mockery of governance and exposed the Indian nation and its people to the hydra of inflation, unemployment, crippling economy, a debilitating trade deficit and failing […]
India
Indian American Tara Srinivas wins Fulbright fellowship
NEW YORK (TIP): Indian American Tara Srinivas, a class of 2020 graduate of Brown University, has won a 2021-22 Fulbright award to conduct neurodevelopment research at the Josep Carreras Leukemia Research Institute in Spain. She […]
India
Indian American Sikh activist and lawyer mom launches research initiative for rare disease
NEW YORK (TIP): When New York City based Sikh American activist and lawyer, Gurjot ‘Jo’ Kaur and her husband Richie found out that their baby boy Riaan had been diagnosed with a severe condition giving […]
India
Indian American Lawyer and Activist Kiran Ahuja to Lead US Office of Personnel Management
WASHINGTON (TIP) June 23: US Vice President Kamala Harris has cast her tie-breaking vote in the bitterly divided Senate to confirm the nomination of Indian American Kiran Ahuja as the head of the Office of Personnel […]
Indian
Indian American Raj Echambadi named as the 10th President of Illinois Tech
ILLINOIS (TIP) JUNE 24: Illinois Institute of Technology has named Indian American Rajagopal “Raj” Echambadi as its 10th president “to lead its efforts to empower students from different backgrounds to achieve their potential.” Echambadi, currently […]
Dance
PAN ASIAN REP CELEBRATES PRIDE WEEK
By Mabel Pais The Pan Asian Repertory Theatre (Tisa Chang, Founding Artistic Producing Director) presents a special virtual event: “NuWorks 2021,” the annual experimental series of self-created work from innovative artists exploring an eclectic range […]
Dance
TRIBECA@20 AWARDS
By Mabel Pais “It’s been a challenging time for filmmakers, storytellers, and actors, and we’re so proud to honor the perseverance and dedication many of them displayed while working through the many obstacles that arose […]
Astrology
Weekly Horoscope – June 28 to July 4, 2021
Shree Ganeshaya Namah!!! Aries Ganesha says you will feel appreciated this week for your efforts in making those around you happy. You won’t face any major problems in your life this week. Your partner will […]
Astrology
Birthday Horoscope – June 28to July 4, 2021
Shree Ganeshaya Namah!!! June 28 Ganesha says you will have to focus on becoming the best version of yourself today. You need to understand that today marks a pivotal change in your behavior and actions […]
Sports News
Brazil cruise past Peru with 4-0 Copa America win
With Neymar in fine form and scoring a goal that took him past Ronaldo on the country’s all-time goals list, Brazil scored early in the game and then got three more in a commanding second […]
Sports News
Japan set to ease virus emergency ahead of Olympics
Japan is set to announce a decision Thursday to ease a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and six other areas this weekend, with new daily cases falling just as the country begins making final […]
Incredible India
Neermahal: The Lake Palace of Tripura
The Lake Palace of Tripura or the Neermahal is the largest palace of its kind in the entire Indian Subcontinent. This architectural beauty rightly derives its name from its location, i.e. the middle of Rudrasagar […]
Sports News
Teenager Shafali notches highest score by an Indian woman cricketer on Test debut
Teenager Shafali Verma etched her name in the record books by notching up the highest score by an Indian woman cricketer on Test debut. Shafali achieved the feat on Day 2 of the one-off Test […]
Hinduism
Nirjala Ekadashi
This year, Nirjala Ekadashi falls on Monday, June 21 Nirjala Ekadashi is the most important and significant Ekadashis out of all twenty four Ekadashis in a year. Nirjala means without water and Nirjala Ekadashi fasting […]
Business & Economics
Microsoft names CEO Satya Nadella as chairman
Microsoft Corp on Wednesday, June 16, named Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella as its new chairman, in place of John Thompson. Nadella, who took over as CEO in 2014 from Steve Ballmer, has been instrumental […]
Business & Economics
SpaceX collaborates with GEC to sell space art through cryptocurrency
The announcement of the DOGE-1 mission — a collaboration between Elon Musk’s SpaceX and the futurist Geometric Energy Corporation (GEC) — was hailed as the start of the cryptocurrency space race. Dogecoin, the popular meme […]
Business & Economics
Cristiano Ronaldo’s act wipes off $4 billion from Coca-Cola’s market value
A small gesture by star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo at a pre-match press conference — ahead of the Euro 2020 clash between Portugal and Hungary — has left a big dent in Coca-Cola’s market value. At […]
Business & Economics
3 million jobs in Indian IT firms to be slashed by next year, says report
With automation taking place at a much faster pace across industries especially in the tech space, domestic software firms that employee over 16 million are set to slash headcounts by a massive 3 million by […]
Business & Economics
Mandatory hallmarking of gold jewelry kicks in
Marking a major change in India’s favorite investment option, “mandatory” hallmarking of gold jewellery kicked off on June 17 in a “phased” manner from 256 districts of the country. However, watches, fountain pens and popular […]